A fish almost escapes the beak of a bird as they both soar through the air .

Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .

Whether they’re sharing a bath or snuggled up during a nap, a baby and his bulldog buddy make an utterly adorable twosome .

VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .

WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .

Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .

Villages on the Somerset Levels have faced weeks of flooding with no respite from the conditions in sight .

A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .

SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .

EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .

A teenager bullied for having birthmarks all over her body now hopes to become a Hollywood actress to show girls that beauty comes from being unique .

A mum-of-two, who was scarred for life in a brutal attack at the hands of her ex-boyfriend, is now urging others to leave their abusive partners .